Lead Maintenance Technician - Drive Peak Production

API Heat Transfer; Iron Ridge (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

Paid holidays

Bonus program

401(k) match

Job summary

API Heat Transfer is seeking a Maintenance Technician Lead at our Iron Ridge, WI facility. You will lead maintenance activities, troubleshoot complex systems, and ensure peak production with hands-on repairs of laser cutting equipment, CMMs, welding systems, and facility infrastructure.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and fast response to minimize downtime while supporting a high-mix fabrication environment in Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills to restore equipment quickly.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with reliability focus.

Responsibilities

• Own troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain and support laser machines, welding systems, and CMM inspection equipment.
• Execute preventive maintenance with urgency to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Ensure all work complies with OSHA and LOTO safety requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems

Preventive maintenance

Industrial maintenance

Tools

Laser cutting equipment

CMM machines

Welding systems

Facility infrastructure

Job description

API Heat Transfer is seeking a Maintenance Technician Lead at our Iron Ridge, WI facility. You will lead maintenance activities, troubleshoot complex systems, and ensure peak production with hands-on repairs of laser cutting equipment, CMMs, welding systems, and facility infrastructure.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and fast response to minimize downtime while supporting a high-mix fabrication environment in Wisconsin.